EAST LANSING - In just his third game back from a shoulder injury, East Lansing guard Westin Myles is back and better than ever. A healthy East Lansing (21-0) squad looks the part of unbeaten, and play like Wednesday night will keep it there, derailing DeWitt, 70-52, and taking another early 20-point lead at the half.
Myles' game-high 25 points was fueled by a perfect long-range performance in the first half, going six-of-six with the three-ball. The Trojans combined for 10 three-pointers in the first half.
The Trojans squad is dominating its opponents once again, taking first half leads and draining the clock in the second half with tremendous play from point guard Malik Jones. The sophomore uses his elusive ball-handling skills to dart around the court, tick that time off the clock, until his opponent must foul. Jones is the ultimate closer keeping turnover numbers low and shooting an elite free throw percentage. Wednesday night, Jones drained 10-of-11 free throws to tear apart any chance DeWitt had of storming back.
East Lansing sophomore sensation Brandon Johns did not have a typical night at the scorer's table, but it was not needed. Johns still posted another double-double, scoring 10 points with 11 rebounds.
East Lansing hosts Grand Ledge (15-6) in the regional finals on Friday at 7 p.m. The Comets have won its last three games by at least 19 points.